Apprentice Communication Tech – General Construction

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Apprentice Communication Technician assisting in the installation and maintenance of telecommunication systems for PG&E. Supporting operations with professional maintenance and timely repairs across multiple locations.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeMarysville • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $61 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and repairing communication systems, including telemetry equipment, pressure, level, and flow instrumentation, as well as network routers and switches. Holds relevant certifications and licenses, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

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FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class LicenseGCT1 CertificationTelemetry Equipment Installation and MaintenanceSCADA Systems KnowledgePhysical Ability to Lift 100 Pounds

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Hard Skills

Telemetry Equipment InstallationPressure Instrumentation MaintenanceLevel Instrumentation MaintenanceFlow Instrumentation MaintenanceNetwork Router InstallationNetwork Switch InstallationComm Circuits MaintenanceSCADA Equipment MaintenanceTroubleshooting SkillsCalibration Skills

Soft Skills

Safety AwarenessProblem ReportingTeam CollaborationAdaptability to Weather ConditionsPhysical Endurance

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Communication SystemsTelemetry SystemsNetwork EquipmentElectric Protection Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

FCC Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class LicenseGCT1 Certification

Industry Keywords

Telecommunication Control CenterPower House MaintenanceElectricity DistributionSafety ComplianceEnvironmental Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work safely and promote safety for yourself and others
Keep PG&E's communication systems operational to support both business and communication networks needed to provide electricity to our customers
Work with our Telecommunication Control Center to ensure that outages are minimized, and clients are informed through a clearance process
Provide maintenance and repair of these systems in a timely and professional manner
Report problems to local management and escalate issues as need be
Learn to install, calibrate, troubleshoot & replace various telemetry equipment to maintain the integrity of our canals and power houses
Learn to Install and maintain pressure, level & flow instrumentation
Learn to install and maintain remote solar system
Learn to install and maintain network routers and switches
Learn to install and maintain comm circuits and equipment related to SCADA and electric protection

Requirements

What you’ll need

Possess a valid FCC-Federal Communications Commission Radiotelephone Operator 1st Class license OR GCT1 certification through Electronics Technicians Association, ETA
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
Must possess a valid California Driver's License
Ability to work in all types of weather extremes
Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to lift 100 pounds a minimum of one time a day
Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Must be able to work with and/or around helicopters, bucket trucks and substations
Must be able to climb towers and be comfortable with heights which may exceed 200 feet
Able and willing to perform physical activities as mentioned in the job posting (with accommodation, if required)
Able and willing to work in, with and around water
Work around poison oak, snakes, spiders, and insects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care
Retirement Plans
Top Industry Wages
Paid Time Off & Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Services